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Electric multiple unit

SLM JB BDhe 2/4

Built by SLM, BBC

Top speed
25 km/h
16 mph
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1955–1966
10 units

Overview of the SLM JB BDhe 2/4

Discover the JB BDhe 2/4, a historic electric multiple unit (EMU) that graced the Swiss railways.

Manufactured by SLM and BBC between 1955 and 1966, this locomotive embodies Swiss engineering and reliability.

With a seating capacity of 41 passengers and a length of 14.8 meters, it was a vital means of passenger transport.

Its 1000 mm gauge and a top speed of 25 km/h make it perfectly suited for scenic alpine routes.

A piece of railway history to admire and appreciate for enthusiasts and industry scholars alike.

A true symbol of Swiss mountain railways and excellent craftsmanship.

The JB BDhe 2/4, a legend in motion.

SLM JB BDhe 2/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, BBC · 1955–196610 units
Top speed25 km/h16 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity41 seats
Car length14.8 m48 ft 7 in
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Operators of the SLM JB BDhe 2/4

Railway companies that have operated the JB BDhe 2/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Jungfraubahn HoldingJB BDhe 2/4Switzerland

SLM JB BDhe 2/4 photos

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